{"product_id":"the-universe-explained-a-cosmic-q-and-a","title":"The Universe Explained: A Cosmic Q and A - Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnswers to the most popular astronomy questions of today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver the course of their illustrious work in astronomy, Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest collected hundreds of the most popular astronomy questions that they've been asked. In this book they explain the scientific answers to these questions with expertise and a healthy dose of humor. Below are just a few of the 185 questions they answer:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat would happen to an astronaut exposed to space?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan people live on Mars?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan an amateur astronomer make useful discoveries?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy do we have leap years and leap seconds?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the most extreme conditions life can survive?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs there an edge to the Universe?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat happens inside a black hole?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs Pluto a planet?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Universe Explained\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eanswers questions about space travel; telescopes; the solar system; comets, asteroids and meteors; stars; black holes; the Milky Way and other galaxies; the big bang and space and time. As well, Couper and Henbest explore the possibility of life beyond our planet with up-to-date space discoveries and debunk persistent myths and legends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Universe Explained\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a fun and informative book for anyone curious about astronomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pc-book-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heather Couper \u0026amp; Nigel Henbest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 x 10 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\/Distributor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firefly Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780228100829\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Firefly Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67856903700725,"sku":"FFB145","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/2198\/0149\/files\/FFB145_104lb.jpg?v=1793861725","url":"https:\/\/paracay.com\/products\/the-universe-explained-a-cosmic-q-and-a","provider":"Paradise Cay Publications, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}